Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baia
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M3.3 Earthquake near Baia (Romania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Baia (Romania) on February 26, 2026 at 18:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (84.4 km)
Regional average: 84.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport44.4 kmStraight-line distance
Romania · CND · LRCK
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Romania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries
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